Environmental & Land Use - Senior Associate Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Candidate Profile

• JD from a top-tier law school with excellent academic credentials
• Active Bar Admission in the District of Columbia, in good standing
• 5-7 years of substantive experience in environmental regulatory compliance and enforcement matters
• Deep familiarity with the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
• Experience with hazardous, solid, medical, pharmaceutical, and/or controlled substance waste issues is preferred
• Soft skills: Exceptional legal writing, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex matters in a fast-paced environment

Key Responsibilities

• Advise clients on compliance with major federal and state environmental statutes, including CERCLA and RCRA
• Represent clients in environmental enforcement proceedings and negotiations with regulatory agencies
• Counsel clients on environmental aspects of transactions, due diligence, and risk management
• Draft and review environmental reports, submissions, and compliance documents
• Collaborate with internal and external teams, including technical consultants and environmental engineers, to develop strategic solutions to complex issues
• Support environmental litigation and administrative proceedings as needed